From Timothée Chalamet’s recent context controversy over his views on ballet and opera to a new academy rule requiring members to watch all nominated films, the 2026 Oscars highlighted tensions between celebrity culture and the evolving push for fairness in awards voting.
High school English teacher Christa Forster opened her computer and navigated to Flint K12, an AI platform designed for schools. “Create a fun and informative activity that helps students understand how to disclose their use of AI in an academic paper,” Forster...
Communities around the world celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21 by wearing mismatched socks to represent inclusion and connection. The day is a reminder that people with Down syndrome fully belong in every space of society, not just in an awareness campaign.
From school desks to spiral notebooks, everyday tools reveal how something as simple as dominant hand shapes daily life.
Oak Park hometown hero JD Slajchert shares his story of supporting kids with sickle cell disease
Ibiyemi “Shindara” Oyindamola is a mental health advocate, educator, and public speaker who also writes and creates content to further her passion. In speaking on the podcast, Keep Calm and Mental Health On, she mentioned mental health workshops she has initiated and...
The CPR Ambassadors program helped high school students participate in advocacy and CPR training. Through hosting events and raising awareness of legislation, CPR ambassadors worked together to ensure that CPR infrastructure can be a priority in schools.
This painting stands as a symbol of resilience, history and the power of artistic expression.
James Swanson shares his Naval adventures during WWII.
Chuck, a WWII veteran, shares his story of youth, hope, and fear in wartime.
